In principal, I know what you mean, but I'll play Devil's Advocate :- how much testing is "enough" ?

You would expect that the more expensive a product is, the higher "quality" it is - but what does that actually mean ? And yes, of course you've a right to expect equipment that's reliable, but there are risks if you're manufacturing and purchasing products at "the bleeding edge". Some of these products are quite literally hand-made to order and while you do of course expect a high degree of quality control, hand-made products inherently are unique & prone to flaws. So where does the expectation level start & finish ?

And also, there's the perennial problem with the Interweb & Fora such as these that you're usually dealing with the enthusiast & those who have come to find some help because they have a problem. What about the dozens, or hundreds, or thousands that have never had a problem ?

However, I'm actually on your side : I usually cry long & loud if there's ever anything wrong with my kit - and at this price-point I make sure that they hear me & do something about it !


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